The meaning of CLASSIS is a governing body in some Reformed churches (as in the former Reformed Church in the U.S.) corresponding to a presbytery.

Dec 26, 2025 · classis f (plural classes, no diminutive) (Protestantism) a supracongregational, regional executive body, intermediate in size or rank between the consistory of an individual …

A classis has the authority to deal with matters that concern its churches in common and its decisions are binding on the churches in its region. A minister, elder, and deacon from each …

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CLASSIS definition: the organization of pastors and elders that governs a group of local churches; a presbytery. See examples of classis used in a sentence.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun classis, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

classis in American English (ˈklæsɪs) noun Word forms: plural classes (ˈklæsiz) (in certain Reformed churches)

Dec 22, 2025 · A classis (‘class’) was a group of Roman citizens who could meet a certain minimum wealth qualification. Servius Tullius (see rex) is supposed to have divided property …

What is a “classis”? A classis is the governing body of pastors and elders for a regional group of churches that are affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America.

Classis definition: A governing body of pastors and elders in certain Reformed churches, having jurisdiction over local churches.